September 14, 2019, – Koronis Nite Owls “38th Anniversary” Square Dance, Paynesville, Caller Larry Johansen. Beaux & Belles, County Line Squares, Jolly Twirlers, and Rockin’ Country Dancers danced with Koronis Nite Owls. County Line Squares claimed a Koronis Nite Owls banner.
September 13, 2019 – County Line Squares “Back to School” Square Dance, Monticello, Caller Abe Maier, Cuer Jane Simpson. Dancers from Ar-Dale Dancers, Beaux & Belles, Cambridge Corners, County Line Squares, Dakota Grand Squares, Hot Foot Stompers, Jolly Promenades, Koronis Nite Owls, Single Circles, South Metro Stars, Spares & Pairs, Triple T, and Westonka Whirlers were present. Also present were Ar-Dale Dancers Queen Kathleen, County Line Squares Queen Carmen and King David, Dakota Grand Squares Queen Gayle, Jolly Promenaders Queen Cindy and King Dan, Spares & Pairs Queen Evonne and King Mel, SDM Vice Chair LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Treasurer Gael Zachman, SDM Historian Al Martin SDM Membership Director Mary Kay Amberg, RoundUp Advertising Manager Connie Walker-Pearson, RoundUp Business Managers Cindy & Dan Hoffman, and RoundUp Subscription Manager and Enhancin’ Dancin’ Editor Paul Pearson. Dakota Grand Squares claimed a County Line Squares banner and Spares & Pairs retrieved their banner.
Square dancing.
Dakota Grand Squares.
Spares & Pairs.
September 11, 2019 – Spares & Pairs “Western” Square Dance, Bloomington, Caller Dick Rueter, Guest Callers Vic Diller and Larry Fruetel, Cuer Sarah Klaphake. Dances from Ar-Dale Dancers, County Line Squares, Hot Foot Stompers, South Metro Stars, St Peter Squares, Square & Twirl, Wandering Wheels, and Westonka Whirlers danced with Spares & Pairs. Ar-Dale Dancers Queen Kathleen, County Line Squares Queen Carmen, Hot Foot Stompers Queen Danielle, Spares & Pairs Queen Evonne and King Mel, SDM Chair Barry Downs, SDM Vice Chair LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Treasurer Gael Zachman, SDM Historian Al Martin, SDM Marketing Director Dee Scott, and SDM Membership Director Mary Kay Amberg were present. County Line Squares claimed a Spares & Pairs banner. Caller Dick Rueter celebrated his 80th birthday (see photo above).
Square dancing.
County Line Squares with Caller Dick Rueter.
Westonka Whirlers with Caller Dick Rueter.
September 8, 2019 – Single Circles “Barn” Square Dance, Hollywood Hayhouse – Watertown, Caller Larry Johansen, Cuer Jane Simpson. Dancers from Afternoon Squares, Ar-Dale Dancers, County Line Squares, Koronis Nite Owls, Single Circles, Spares & Pairs, Wadena Whirlaways, Wandering Wheels, and Westonka Whirlers were present.
September 7, 2019 – Albertville Open Streets Square Dance Demo, Albertville, Caller Larry Fruetel. Dancers from Afternoon Squares, County Line Squares, Single Circles, Spares & Pairs, and Westonka Whirlers participated.
September 4, 2019 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen. Dancers from Rockin’ Country Dancers, County Line Squares, and Cambridge Corners joined the Beaux & Belles dancers. County Line Squares claimed a Beaux & Belles banner.
September 1 and 2, 2019 – Minnesota State Fair Square Dance Demos, St Paul, Caller Monte Guenzler. Eager fairgoers participated in every tip! Dancers at the September 1 demo appear in the photo above.
Dancers on September 2.
August 31, 2019 – Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) Square Dance Demo, Rollag, Callers Mark Helfter and Myron Hollatz. Wadena Whirlaways, Valley Stars, Saturday Fun Nite, Hot Foot Stompers, Friendly Squares, and County Line Squares dancers participated (see photo above). Other dancers were also present, but not available when the picture was taken.
August 28, 2019 – ETTA Square & Rounds Square Dance, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen. Dancers from Single Circles and County Line Squares danced with ETTA Square & Rounds.
August 28, 2019 – Spares & Pairs “55th Anniversary” Square Dance, Bloomington, Caller Vic Diller, Cuers Steve and Jean Philson.
President Jim Burton accepted the certificate for 55 years of dancing from SDM Chair Barry Downs.